A gathering to celebrate western art and horsemanship February 8-10 – Phoenix, AZ
The February Art of the Cowgirl gathering in Phoenix promises to be a premiere event, including many auxiliary activities:
- Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship – a 501(c) (3), providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn or refine a passion with some of Western Industry’s most talented Masters.
- A Fellowship Auction, with proceeds benefiting the Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship
- Daily concerts featuring Linda Thurston and the Genuine Cowgirls, Adrian Buckaroogirl, and others.
- Trade show
- Clinicians
- Ranch Rodeo
- Elite Horse Sale
The gathering will converge at the exclusive Corona Ranch, just six miles from the Phoenix Convention Center, beginning Friday, February 8, and running through Sunday, February 10.
Seven Masters, and one Guest Maker, of the Western Industry will be attending Art of the Cowgirl – as part of the Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship.
These accomplished artists, or Masters, will not only be exhibiting and auctioning their work to benefit the Fellowship program, but will also be participating in the Fellowship, wherein enrolled recipients will be eligible to be chosen to receive a scholarship to work with a Western Industry Master. Tuition, materials, and accommodations will be all-inclusive.
The Masters
- Nancy Martiny – Master Saddle Maker
- Teresa Black – Master Rawhide Braider/Horsehair Hitcher
- Amy Raymond – Master Engraver & Silversmith
- Kelly Martin – Master Bootmaker
- Jan Mapes – Master Fine Artist
- Constance Jaeggi – Master Photographer
- Lee Smith – Master Horsewoman
- Trent Johnson – Featured Guest Maker – Greeley Hat Works
The Art of the Cowgirl is a Tammy Pate Production.
“I have forever been in love with the West and Ranching….Art of the Cowgirl brings together and celebrates all elements of the Cowgirl Spirit –Beauty, Grace, Grit, Authenticity, and Kindness.”
–Tammy Pate
Tammy often accompanies her husband, Curt Pate, a world-renowned stockmanship instructor on instructional tours. Curt Pate is a part of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Stockmanship Program. The NCBA is also a sponsor of the 2019 February Art of the Cowgirl event.
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